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Samia Scholarship doubles, prioritizes top performers and students with disabilities
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Samia Scholarship doubles, prioritizes top performers and students with disabilities

A total of 1,051 top-performing Form Six graduates will benefit from this year’s Samia Scholarship Programme, nearly doubling last year’s 650 recipients. All students with disabilities who scored Division One have secured scholarships, affirming the programme’s commitment to inclusive excellence. Education Minister Prof. Adolf Mkenda announced the expansion in Dodoma, emphasizing that the scholarships target...

Tanzania’s AFCON Stadium hits major milestone ahead of schedule
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Tanzania’s AFCON Stadium hits major milestone ahead of schedule

Deputy Minister for Information, Culture and Sports, Hamis Mwinjuma, has praised China Railway Construction Engineering Group (CRCEG) for completing the first phase of the Samia Suluhu Hassan Stadium in Arusha 20 days ahead of schedule. During a visit to the site over the weekend, Mwinjuma highlighted the stadium as a symbol of strong Tanzania–China relations....

Tanzania invests TSh 12 billion to expand secondary education infrastructure in Rukwa, Katavi, and Tabora
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Tanzania invests TSh 12 billion to expand secondary education infrastructure in Rukwa, Katavi, and Tabora

The government of President Samia Suluhu Hassan has invested nearly TSh 12 billion in the construction and completion of new secondary schools in the regions of Rukwa, Katavi, and Tabora under the Secondary Education Quality Improvement Program (SEQUIP). This initiative reflects the government’s strong commitment to strengthening education infrastructure, expanding access to quality and inclusive...

Mo Dewji reaffirms commitment to making Simba Africa’s top club
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Mo Dewji reaffirms commitment to making Simba Africa’s top club

Honorary President of Simba SC, Mohammed “Mo” Dewji, has reaffirmed his commitment to transforming the club into one of Africa’s best. Speaking via video from Dar es Salaam, Mo said he has invested over TSh 87 billion in Simba since 2017. Despite last season’s challenges, he highlighted the club’s historic achievements, including two CAF finals...

Arusha Stadium Project hits milestone as government urges public engagement
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Arusha Stadium Project hits milestone as government urges public engagement

The construction of the new football stadium in Arusha Region has reached 51% completion, surpassing the targeted progress for this phase of the project, according to an official report presented during a government inspection visit. Mr. Paul Sangawe, Director of Policy and Government Coordination from the Prime Minister’s Office (Policy, Parliament, and Coordination), led the...

Tourism overtakes gold as Tanzania’s top foreign exchange earner
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Tourism overtakes gold as Tanzania’s top foreign exchange earner

Tourism has officially become Tanzania’s leading source of foreign exchange, surpassing gold for the first time in years and marking a major milestone in the country’s post-pandemic economic recovery. According to the Bank of Tanzania’s (BoT) Monthly Economic Review for June 2025, tourism revenues reached $3.92 billion in the year ending May 2025. This represents...

CHAUMMA opens nominations for parliamentary and councilor seats
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CHAUMMA opens nominations for parliamentary and councilor seats

The People’s Liberation Party (CHAUMMA) has officially begun its nomination process for parliamentary and councilor positions ahead of Tanzania’s upcoming General Election, while the presidential race remains pending. Speaking in Dar es Salaam on July 1, 2025, Secretary General Salum Mwalimu announced that all eligible members—and interested citizens—can now apply to contest under the party’s...

IMF approves $448m in fresh funding for Tanzania’s economic reforms
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IMF approves $448m in fresh funding for Tanzania’s economic reforms

Tanzania has secured a major financial boost after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved key programme reviews, unlocking new funding worth approximately $448.4 million (about TSh1.17 trillion). In a statement released on Friday, 27 June, the IMF confirmed the completion of its 2025 Article IV Consultation, along with the fifth review under the Extended Credit...

First freight train on Tanzania’s SGR begins journey between Dar es Salaam and Dodoma
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First freight train on Tanzania’s SGR begins journey between Dar es Salaam and Dodoma

The first freight train operating on the standard gauge railway (SGR) has officially begun its journey from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma, marking a significant milestone in the country’s transport sector. The train, consisting of 10 carriages, is carrying various goods weighing a total of approximately 700 tons. This move fulfills a promise made by...